Pakistan Gold price Friday: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data
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Gold prices rose in Pakistan on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 20,814.31 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) per gram, up compared with the PKR 20,757.19 it cost on Thursday.
The price for Gold increased to PKR 242,771.90 per tola from PKR 242,107.80 per tola a day earlier.
| Unit measure | Gold Price in PKR |
|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 20,814.31 |
| 10 Grams | 208,143.10 |
| Tola | 242,771.90 |
| Troy Ounce | 647,414.60 |
FXStreet calculates Gold prices in Pakistan by adapting international prices (USD/PKR) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.
Global Market Movers: Gold price lacks firm intraday direction amid mixed fundamental cues
- The Federal Reserve projected only one rate cut in 2024 as compared to three cuts estimated at the March meeting, which is seen underpinning the US Dollar and acting as a headwind for the non-yielding Gold price.
- This week’s softer inflation figures, however, suggest that the Fed could lower borrowing costs earlier than expected, with the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool indicating a greater chance of the first rate cut in September.
- The data published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday showed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose by 2.2% on a yearly basis in May, lower than the 2.3% previous and 2.5% expected.
- Adding to this, the annual core PPI rose 2.3% during the reported month, below April's increase and the market expectation of 2.4%. On a monthly basis, the PPI declined 0.2%, while the core PPI remained unchanged.
- This comes on top of Wednesday's softer CPI report, which showed that consumer prices were unchanged in May for the first time since last June and the yearly rate edged down to 3.3% from the 3.4% recorded in April.
- Separately, the US Department of Labor (DoL) reported that the number of Americans who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time increased more than anticipated, to 242K last week from the 229K previous.
- Meanwhile, a snap election call in France sparked wider political concerns and should limit losses for the safe-haven XAU/USD against the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East.
- Investors now look to the Preliminary release of the Michigan US Consumer Sentiment Index, which could influence the USD price dynamics and produce short-term trading opportunities on the last day of the week.
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Gold FAQs
Gold has played a key role in human’s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.
Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent times, central banks tend to diversify their reserves and buy Gold to improve the perceived strength of the economy and the currency. High Gold reserves can be a source of trust for a country’s solvency. Central banks added 1,136 tonnes of Gold worth around $70 billion to their reserves in 2022, according to data from the World Gold Council. This is the highest yearly purchase since records began. Central banks from emerging economies such as China, India and Turkey are quickly increasing their Gold reserves.
Gold has an inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, which are both major reserve and safe-haven assets. When the Dollar depreciates, Gold tends to rise, enabling investors and central banks to diversify their assets in turbulent times. Gold is also inversely correlated with risk assets. A rally in the stock market tends to weaken Gold price, while sell-offs in riskier markets tend to favor the precious metal.
The price can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can quickly make Gold price escalate due to its safe-haven status. As a yield-less asset, Gold tends to rise with lower interest rates, while higher cost of money usually weighs down on the yellow metal. Still, most moves depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAU/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Gold controlled, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to push Gold prices up.
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